Frova Side Effects

Note: This page contains information about the side effects of frovatriptan. Some of the dosage forms included on this document may not apply to the brand name Frova.

Not all side effects for Frova may be reported. You should always consult a doctor or healthcare professional for medical advice. Side effects can be reported to the FDA here.

For the Consumer

Applies to frovatriptan: oral tablet

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking frovatriptan:

puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

restlessness

shivering

skin rash, hives, or itching skin

talking or acting with excitement you cannot control

tightness in the chest, throat, neck, and jaw

tingling or pain in the fingers or toes when exposed to cold

trembling or shaking

twitching

unusual tiredness or weakness

weakness in the legs

Some of the side effects that can occur with frovatriptan may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:

Less common

Acid or sour stomach

belching

bone pain

continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears

dry mouth

feeling of warmth

hearing loss

heartburn

hot or cold sensation

indigestion

pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally upper chest

stomach discomfort or upset

stuffy or runny nose

trouble sleeping

Incidence not known

Seizures

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to frovatriptan: oral tablet

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects, some fatal, have occurred following the use of 5-HT1 agonists. These events are extremely rare and most have been reported in patients with risk factors predictive of CAD. Such effects include coronary artery vasospasm, transient myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, ventricular tachycardia, and ventricular fibrillation.

Cardiovascular side effects reported with the use of frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) have included palpitation (>1% of patients) and less frequently, tachycardia, abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), and bradycardia.[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects reported during clinical trials included dizziness (8% vs. 5% placebo), headache (4% vs. 3% placebo), and paresthesia (4% vs. 2% placebo). Additional nervous system side effects reported with the use of frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) have included infrequent cases of tremor, hyperesthesia, worsened migraine, involuntary muscle contractions, vertigo, ataxia, somnolence, abnormal gait and speech disorder. Hypertonia, hypotonia, syncope, abnormal reflexes and tongue paralysis were rarely reported during clinical trials involving frovatriptan. There have also been postmarketing reports of seizure in close temporal association with triptan use.[Ref]

General

General side effects reported as frequent with the use of frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) have included pain, fatigue, hot or cold sensation, and chest pain. Other general side effects reported less frequently have included asthenia, rigors, fever, hot flushes and malaise. Rarely reported general side effects of frovatriptan use have included feelings of relaxation, leg pain and mouth edema.[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects reported as having occurred frequently during clinical trials have included skeletal pain (3% vs. 2% placebo). Additional musculoskeletal side effects having occurred infrequently with the use of frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) have included myalgia, back pain, arthralgia, arthrosis, leg cramps, and muscle weakness.[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects reported as having occurred frequently during clinical trials of frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) have included sinusitis and rhinitis. Additional respiratory side effects have included infrequent reports of pharyngitis, dyspnea, hyperventilation and laryngitis.[Ref]

Ocular

Ocular side effects reported as having occurred frequently during clinical trials involving frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) have included abnormal vision. Infrequently reported ocular side effects have included eye pain, conjunctivitis, and abnormal lacrimation.[Ref]

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects reported as having occurred frequently during clinical trials involving frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) have included increased sweating. Infrequently reported dermatologic side effects have included pruritus and bullous eruption.[Ref]

Other

Other side effects reported as having occurred frequently during clinical trials involving frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) have included tinnitus. Infrequently reported other side effects have included earache, hyperacusis, and taste perversion.[Ref]

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have been reported infrequently with the use of frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) and have included increased micturition frequency and polyuria. Additionally, rare reports of nocturia, renal pain, and abnormal urine have occurred.[Ref]

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have been reported infrequently with the use of frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) and have included increased thirst and dehydration. Additionally, rare reports of hypocalcemia and hypoglycemia have occurred.[Ref]

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have been reported infrequently with the use of frovatriptan (the active ingredient contained in Frova) and have included epistaxis. Additionally, rare reports of purpura have occurred.[Ref]

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